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I''ve been wanting to get my ears pierced lately but I want to get myself a pair of diamond studs before I "do it" so I can put those in from the start... also, if I spend the money on earrings it will force me to go through with it and not chicken out. So, I''ve been shopping around at local stores to get an idea of size but most jewelers say to stay UNDER .5ct each for daily wear. I''ve been looking and think that something around .6-.75 is better looking. I have large lobes but obviously don''t know exactly how they''ll look because my ears aren''t pierced... yet!

So, I''m thinking of a pair of 1.3-1.5tcw in three prong martini settings. I have a 1.3ct pendant that I sometimes wear and various diamond rings ranging from 1ct-2.25cttw.

I''ve searched for ear pictures but haven''t found any... most are in the .3 range. Will it look tacky and fake? Be honest... I''m young and tend to wear minimal jewelry but big jewelry.

Thoughts? Pictures? Ideas??

Thanks!
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Well, of course, it all depends on what you like.

Having said that, I think a smart way to go would be this: purchase from a vendor that has a solid upgrade policy, and go at first with the smaller stones. This will give you something to begin with, and if you find they just don''t "do it" for you, you can trade them for full credit toward purchasing a larger pair.

FYI - no matter which size you buy, you may not be able to begin with your diamond studs anyway. When you pierce your ears, they typically use specific "starter" studs.....they are hypo-allergenic, and they also tend to have thicker posts than standard earrings do. You''d be able to change into the diamond ones in about 6-8 weeks.
 
Aye, i''ll follow that up with a cautionary tale of woe...

A friend of mine had her ear peirced a second time... and was too impaitent to wait the few weeks before putting in her new earring.. and immideatly changed the stud for one of her new things...

took it about as day.. but then it swelled up and got infected, plus took ages to heal.

(and she didnt learn... did the same with her belly button peircing! still i think it was the blond streaks... where theres no sense theres no feeling *runs*)
 
You can pick out your piercing studs in a size you think you''d like, and if you''re comfortable with those, buy diamonds in that same spread.

It is REALLY important that you take good care of your new piercings. Follow the care instructions to a T, and don''t hesitate to call your piercer if you do have any problems. Problems are rare when done under sterile conditions AND you care for them properly, so don''t worry about it, just pay attention to your ears!
 
You can pick out your piercing studs in a size you think you''d like, and if you''re comfortable with those, buy diamonds in that same spread.
great idea. just make sure, as others have said, that you wait until your ears have totally healed before you put your ''permenant'' earrings in, otherwise you will just be asking for trouble. best of luck to you!
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Yes please take good care of them, Oprah was too impatient with hers and had to let them close up!!!
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Hmmm... Aren''t the starter earrings just 14k? So why would it matter whether they had diamonds on the end instead of a gold ball? I know the jeweler has a variety of earrings for starters and I just assumed I could bring in my own. I''ll call and ask.

It''s really funny talking about this because when I told my friends about my desire they laughed and were shocked I hadn''t done them when I was a child like most everyone else. I think I can''t take care of them if a 10 year old can, LOL! They keep cracking jokes about me remembering to keep them clean, etc... really quite funny!

Well, I''m still looking around for pics of 1.5cttw studs because I think that''s what I want. I figure I can always break it down and make a three stone or something if they turn out to be too big to wear everyday. I''m looking for a great deal and for the most part I haven''t found those at jewelers with trade up policies.

Thanks!
 
yes, you can get them in 14k, but since gold contains different alloys which can cause an allergic reaction, it is best to use surgical stainless steel. titanium would be the next choice for a piercing. to save yourself from the possibility of having to wait even longer to wear your new diamonds, be cautious and use jewelry made for piercing.
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My first studs where surgical steel...

And you have to keep putting medic wipes or drops to stop infects.
 
Date: 4/19/2005 2
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Author: anovice
Hmmm... Aren''t the starter earrings just 14k? So why would it matter whether they had diamonds on the end instead of a gold ball? I know the jeweler has a variety of earrings for starters and I just assumed I could bring in my own. I''ll call and ask.


It does make a difference because starter earrings (especially at places like Claire''s, which is where I had mine all done) have thicker posts so your ears don''t bleed or anything when you change earrings after they''ve healed. You need the thicker metal in the piercing earrings so "normal" earring posts don''t stretch and irritate your fresh piercing. Do talk to the jeweler though, they may have better advice than I do.
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Date: 4/19/2005 1:58:45 PM
Author: kaleigh
Yes please take good care of them, Oprah was too impatient with hers and had to let them close up!!!
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Eww, I was wondering what happened with that. I saw the piercing show. I couldn't believe what a baby she was about it, but maybe that's how it is when you wait. Teenagers have more nerve I guess.
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Sometimes I think I O'D on piercings. I have some I rarely use, but they haven't closed. I've never had any problems healing but you do have to be scrupulous in after-care and choice of piercer.

Actually, the best way is at a piercing studio with a hollow needle, they'll probably put in special tiny tension hoops(of steel or titanium) which facilliate cleansing and healing much better that the studs typically used with the piercing guns.

Being able to rotate and *completely* clean the hoop earring and piercing makes a huge difference. It's harder to get the crud behind a stud and butterfly closure without removing the earrings or stretching the earlobe.

Also the piercing studio procedure is more likely to be sterile than jewelry shops, esp. mall stores. At the very least, make sure they have and use an autoclave. Mono can be transmitted with piercing guns. (most boutiques usually only spray them down with alcohol between clients..not enough!!)

About the the studs(when you're totally healed): I love larger because my earlobes are medium sized. So anywhere from .75 to 1.00 ct per ear is my ideal. I have a round face and my ears lie super-close to my head so anything too small is a waste.
 
It wont look bad. I am 22 and I wear diamonds studs daily...plat four prong set 1.26tcw. I like them very much and I think they look spiffy. My ear lobs are not overly large, I think they fit my face so I dont know about that part. However I dont think they look that big and they are def not tacky. You might try looking clip ons for size or Ear Guide. I used this to help me make my decision, though I didnt purchase my earrings from them. Best of Luck!
 
i think the earrings you use to pierce your ears with also have some sort of "lock" feature so they don''t fall out all that easily.

to your original post...
i''m pretty young (28...pls don''t tell me i''m not!
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) and i have a pretty big rock by most standards as an e-ring but like you, tend not to wear too much jewelry. i also have pretty small ears...and i really wanted 1.5tcw too. i ended up with something like 1.35tcw (i can''t remember exactly) and i wear them every day. on my small ears, they are big enough to be noticed (they''re also really sparkly so that helps.
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) most of my friends have 1tcw and i do notice a size difference. do i think it''s too much for every day wear? no. but that''s my personal opinion...do i want 2tcw? heck yeah. but do i think that''s a bit much? yes...
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hope that makes sense...and helps!
 
If you do use diamond studs I wouldn''t get the ones with screw backs- that threading on the post kills my ears to insert and I can''t imagine doing the initial piercing with them. OUCH.
 
Thanks for all the replies!

I am planning on going to a piercing studio because of the safety issue of mall stores... thanks for the advice, though! I''ve found one pair that is 1.37tcw but is a K-L... SI1. I think it''d look fine but I will certainly keep shopping. I called one place and they said that 14K is fine for starters and another said it was not. I''m going to do a little research online and maybe call for some more opinions. I would rather NOT have a to wear the boring... ugly... non-sparklie starters but safety ALWAYS comes first.

Thanks and any ear shots would be great!!!
 
I would rather NOT have a to wear the boring... ugly... non-sparklie starters but safety ALWAYS comes first.
they don't have to be *ugly*!! well, not real ugly anyway!!....besides, it's only for a few weeks!
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you should get them pierced now (with starters!), and then use the healing time to hunt down your perfect studs!
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it's all good.
 
You may want to look over this thread about shopping for studs, if not done already
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Where are the K-L/SI studs from ? I am curious about grading and price (the cost might be about 2k judging from the Pricescope list).
 
Just curious, when I got my ears pierced many years ago they said 14K yellow gold was the way to go. Is that not true anymore. I know people have allergies to 14K white gold, because of the nickle content. But what is wrong with yellow gold???
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I understand your motivation behind using diamond studs to start, but I truly wouldn't recommend it.

A few things abot piercing studs:

Yes, some use 14k and some are stainless. Stainless is less likely to be rejected by your body, and far less likely to create any sort of allergic reaction. Even if you have never reacted to 14k before, you are talking about having 14k scrape directly against a fresh wound in your ear, creating a great vector for a potentially irritating substance. Also, I don't know if you have ever seen a body rejection, but they are UGLY and PAINFUL.


Piercing studs are available with small, fake sparklies at the end, so they don't have to be ugly. (Although, bear in mind that these studs need to be worn constantly for at least 6 weeks. Stones can be irritating when sleeping or talking on the phone.)

Piercing studs are called that because they have a pointed end and wider diameter posts. As others above have stated, the wider post is so that the size of the hole can accomodate regular size posts. If you allow your piercing to heal around regular width posts, they may be forced to stretch and bleed when wearing various earrings. The wider post also creates greater security, because the post is "wedged" more tightly into the earring back. This makes it more difficult for the earring to come out. (Remember, it must stay in place while sleeping, showering, exercising, etc.) Lastly, the pointed end is often useful even after the initial piercing. Even if the hole is healing properly, it may be difficult to put an earring back in, if it slips out during cleaning. The pointed end allows for less painful, easier insertion.

My concern is that ear piercing isn't being viewed for what it is: creating two wounds in your skin. It looks so great and is so common, that people lose respect for what it truly is. Please, take the time (even thought I know it will be agonizing!
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) to let your delicate ears heal properly. This will help prevent infections even years down the line.

One more thought, will you and others really be able to keep your hands off gorgeous new studs? Hands= bad for piercings.

As for size of studs, I have approx. 1.25 tcw studs and they are wonderful for every day. On dressier occasions, I have 1.8tcw studs. I do find the larger ones a bit heavier and I tend to be more nervous about losing them. I think the range you are looking into could be great!

I am sorry if I sounded negative, but the whole "inserting new diamond studs into fresh piercings" thing sent up huge red flags with me, and I wanted to express my concern.

Good luck!
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Date: 4/19/2005 5:53:21 PM
Author: Munchkin
I understand your motivation behind using diamond studs to start, but I truly wouldn''t recommend it.
Haven''t realized previously that you were planning to wear the BIG studs in new piercing. I would not... especially the Martini style that tends to force it''s way into the ear a bit (with the tip of the cone formed by the three prongs pressing into the piercing).

For once, if it turns out that you are allergic to 14k or that the earrings prevent the piercings to heel... you may end up with scarred earlobes.
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The safer the better - I would definitely wear one of those studs made specially for piercing (steryle to begin with, stainless steel or, even better, titanium made). They will be discrete and temporary. Solid designs (without stones) are easier to keep clean during the first couple of weeks when there might still be some discharge from the piercings needing often cleaning. It may not take as long as 6 weeks to get the piercings to heel enough.

Just my 0.2. It must be exciting looking for those wonderful earrings !
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Date: 4/19/2005 5:53:21 PM
Author: Munchkin
Also, I don''t know if you have ever seen a body rejection, but they are UGLY and PAINFUL.

Yes they are....
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